A Government of Doom and Gloom

by JonnieWall in Activism, June 2, 2009

Being bombarded day in and day out with bleakness and “there is no hope” eventually wears down even the most independent “can do” persons spirit!

It has taken nine months for me to get to the place I am finally at. The place where I am starting to feel like all is well in the world. The sudden shock caused by the drastic down turn in the housing market, the collapse of the stock market and the sudden rise in unemployment is finally wearing off. I no longer find myself watching the business reports or the stock markets. I am no longer concerned with the number of homes that are heading for foreclosure or how many Americans are on the verge of losing everything they have worked for. The government has passed a bill that will allow them to spend trillions of dollars, our dollars, over the next few years. I am aware they have only spend 5% as to date, I know I should be concerned about the remaining 95%, however the spending habits of our Government has exhausted me. I am finding it difficult to care.

GM newly announced it is filing for bankruptcy, I know I should be concerned, at some point in the near future it will have a huge impact on our lives, maybe not mine directly but it will affect millions of Americans. Bankruptcy may save the bondholders, UAW and major stockholders (Government) from losing everything, however the smaller businesses and dealerships that worked and sacrificed to do business with GM will walk away with very little and most likely nothing. I know I should be more informed, up to date and concerned, however, after nine months of bad, bad, bad and spend, spend, spend by our Government and the “Swine Flu” thrown in along the way, I am Numb!

I am finding it difficult and emotionally taxing to worry about my neighbors or even my children’s future. I see only a future of struggle, taxes and high Government debt. I am not even sure how to prepare my children for the future they will inherit. I am losing confidence in the American way. I am no longer sure teaching my children to work hard, spend easy, give and help others when they can is the best philosophy for a rich, successful and happy life. The doom and gloom, the corruption and broken trust and worst of all the onslaught of “America is Bad” propaganda from our elected officials has finally broken me down.